Vulnerability Description
Unspecified tests in Lynis before 2.5.0 allow local users to write to arbitrary files or possibly gain privileges via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisofy | Lynis | < 2.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99288Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://cisofy.com/security/cve/cve-2017-8108/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/CISOfy/lynis/releases/tag/2.5.0MitigationThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99288Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://cisofy.com/security/cve/cve-2017-8108/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/CISOfy/lynis/releases/tag/2.5.0MitigationThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8108?
CVE-2017-8108 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Unspecified tests in Lynis before 2.5.0 allow local users to write to arbitrary files or possibly gain privileges via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2017-8108?
CVE-2017-8108 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8108?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisofy Lynis.